Comments on: Understanding The Differences Between Keyboards http://www.pcmech.com/article/understanding-the-differences-between-keyboards/ Helping Normal People Get Their Geek On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:29:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: David Ferrellhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/understanding-the-differences-between-keyboards/comment-page-1/#comment-13392 David Ferrell Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:34:01 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/understanding-the-differences-between-keyboards/#comment-13392 I'm glad to see someone besides me gets the point. I can work at my computer and be 15 feet or more from it! I can change songs, work my TV tuner, adjust volume, check e-mail and more, without having to be infrom of the computer. A secong monitor on an extended cord gets me multiple places to work within the same room! I’m glad to see someone besides me gets the point. I can work at my computer and be 15 feet or more from it! I can change songs, work my TV tuner, adjust volume, check e-mail and more, without having to be infrom of the computer. A secong monitor on an extended cord gets me multiple places to work within the same room!

]]> By: David Ferrellhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/understanding-the-differences-between-keyboards/comment-page-1/#comment-13391 David Ferrell Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:29:32 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/understanding-the-differences-between-keyboards/#comment-13391 Yes, all wireless keyboards have some lag to them, but chances are that unless you are a full time gamer geek that relies on microseconds to keep from getting killed, you will never notive the lag. I use a Microsoft Natural Desktop Elite. The natural fit works well for me because I have very severe arthritis and it allows me to keep me hands in a natural position and still type faster than I have been able to in many years on a flat plank. The lag issue is only a problem for gamers. I do a lot of graphics, and spend more than 10 hours a day at a keyboard. IT's really nice to be able to kick my feet up and throw my board on my lap. Try that with a wired board. You'll find most cables stop you about 2 feet short! Yes, all wireless keyboards have some lag to them, but chances are that unless you are a full time gamer geek that relies on microseconds to keep from getting killed, you will never notive the lag. I use a Microsoft Natural Desktop Elite. The natural fit works well for me because I have very severe arthritis and it allows me to keep me hands in a natural position and still type faster than I have been able to in many years on a flat plank. The lag issue is only a problem for gamers. I do a lot of graphics, and spend more than 10 hours a day at a keyboard. IT’s really nice to be able to kick my feet up and throw my board on my lap. Try that with a wired board. You’ll find most cables stop you about 2 feet short!

]]> By: Vertimysthttp://www.pcmech.com/article/understanding-the-differences-between-keyboards/comment-page-1/#comment-13260 Vertimyst Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:11:53 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/understanding-the-differences-between-keyboards/#comment-13260 Actually, I've found that wireless keyboards and mice have always stopped working within a few months of having them. Kind of odd, really. Unless the people I've known that have had them forgot to replace the batteries. :P Actually, I’ve found that wireless keyboards and mice have always stopped working within a few months of having them. Kind of odd, really. Unless the people I’ve known that have had them forgot to replace the batteries. :P

]]> By: Alishahttp://www.pcmech.com/article/understanding-the-differences-between-keyboards/comment-page-1/#comment-13252 Alisha Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:15:32 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/understanding-the-differences-between-keyboards/#comment-13252 For me, having a wireless keyboard and mouse is due to me hating the cords getting in the way. The cord to the receiver can be pushed off to the side. Also, because my keyboard also has media buttons on it, I've used it several times away from the computer so I can change the volume or song. For me, having a wireless keyboard and mouse is due to me hating the cords getting in the way. The cord to the receiver can be pushed off to the side. Also, because my keyboard also has media buttons on it, I’ve used it several times away from the computer so I can change the volume or song.

]]> By: Alishahttp://www.pcmech.com/article/understanding-the-differences-between-keyboards/comment-page-1/#comment-13251 Alisha Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:12:09 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/understanding-the-differences-between-keyboards/#comment-13251 I guess I don't have that many wireless devices around my desk.I'm just trying to understand this delay. I've never noticed one since I first used this keyboard. Should it be more like when using a TV remote? I guess I don’t have that many wireless devices around my desk.

I’m just trying to understand this delay. I’ve never noticed one since I first used this keyboard. Should it be more like when using a TV remote?

]]> By: perksterhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/understanding-the-differences-between-keyboards/comment-page-1/#comment-13241 perkster Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:10:36 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/understanding-the-differences-between-keyboards/#comment-13241 ive had a wireless keyboard/mouse for about 4 years now and don't notice any delay or difference compared to wired ones ive used elsewhere, and although it has batteries in it, the mouse has a charging dock so never runs out of juice and ive replaced the keyboard battery only once in 4 years. however what is the real point of a wireless keyboard? as you are unlikely to take it further away from your computer than the wire can stretch as you wouldnt be able to see the results on the screen. I think light up keys/backlight is a good feature as I am often workin on computer late at night in low light. ive had a wireless keyboard/mouse for about 4 years now and don’t notice any delay or difference compared to wired ones ive used elsewhere, and although it has batteries in it, the mouse has a charging dock so never runs out of juice and ive replaced the keyboard battery only once in 4 years. however what is the real point of a wireless keyboard? as you are unlikely to take it further away from your computer than the wire can stretch as you wouldnt be able to see the results on the screen. I think light up keys/backlight is a good feature as I am often workin on computer late at night in low light.

]]> By: Vertimysthttp://www.pcmech.com/article/understanding-the-differences-between-keyboards/comment-page-1/#comment-13223 Vertimyst Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:03:15 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/understanding-the-differences-between-keyboards/#comment-13223 Whoops, and not David, meant Rich. I guess both would, though. And yea, I guess there's always a delay, although likely sometimes hardly noticeable. Whoops, and not David, meant Rich. I guess both would, though. And yea, I guess there’s always a delay, although likely sometimes hardly noticeable.

]]> By: Vertimysthttp://www.pcmech.com/article/understanding-the-differences-between-keyboards/comment-page-1/#comment-13222 Vertimyst Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:01:26 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/understanding-the-differences-between-keyboards/#comment-13222 I guess it really depends on the 'integrity' of the connection. If you have other wireless stuff in the vicinity, all running on the same channel, you're bound to get some interference. My guess is David has quite a few wireless gadgets. :P I guess it really depends on the ‘integrity’ of the connection. If you have other wireless stuff in the vicinity, all running on the same channel, you’re bound to get some interference. My guess is David has quite a few wireless gadgets. :P

]]> By: Rich Mengahttp://www.pcmech.com/article/understanding-the-differences-between-keyboards/comment-page-1/#comment-13221 Rich Menga Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:53:34 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/understanding-the-differences-between-keyboards/#comment-13221 There's always a delay with wireless devices of any kind compared to wired. However those that have been using wireless input for a while (be it keyboard, mouse or both) get used to the delay - but it's still there. There’s always a delay with wireless devices of any kind compared to wired. However those that have been using wireless input for a while (be it keyboard, mouse or both) get used to the delay – but it’s still there.

]]> By: Alishahttp://www.pcmech.com/article/understanding-the-differences-between-keyboards/comment-page-1/#comment-13220 Alisha Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:13:57 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/understanding-the-differences-between-keyboards/#comment-13220 I'm one who doesn't like keyboards that have keys that are hard to press. It slows me down because I type fast.I use a Logitech wireless keyboard/mouse and have never noticed a delay. Is there really a delay? I’m one who doesn’t like keyboards that have keys that are hard to press. It slows me down because I type fast.

I use a Logitech wireless keyboard/mouse and have never noticed a delay. Is there really a delay?

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